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Jiangsu, China

Jiangsu keeps China Standard Time, UTC+8, without seasonal clock changes. Nanjing, Suzhou, Wuxi, Xuzhou, and the province’s other cities all share this time, while sunrise varies by date and place.

Nanjing, China

Saturday, 5 September 2026

UTC+8 · Asia/Shanghai

Time and sun data for Nanjing — the largest city of Jiangsu

The sun in Nanjing

Sunrise 5:44 AM Solar noon 12:05 PM Sunset 6:27 PM Daylight 12 h 43 min Night 11 h 17 min Civil twilight 5:19 AM – 6:52 PM

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Current time in Jiangsu, China

Local time anywhere in Jiangsu is eight hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time. The province follows China’s nationwide time standard and does not advance its clocks for summer or return them in winter.

As a result, a clock correctly set in Nanjing remains correct after travel to Suzhou, Wuxi, Changzhou, Nantong, or Xuzhou. The absence of daylight saving time also makes the UTC conversion consistent throughout the calendar.

Jiangsu’s cities may compete for attention, but none has tried to win by setting its clock ahead.

Using local time in Jiangsu’s cities

Nanjing is the provincial capital, while Suzhou and Wuxi are among Jiangsu’s prominent cities in the south. Xuzhou is a major center in the north, and Changzhou and Nantong are other important urban areas. All use an identical official clock.

When organizing a call, journey, or delivery, remember: Jiangsu local time is UTC+8. There is no daylight saving transition to check. Intercity schedules are printed against the same time standard. International participants may experience their own seasonal time changes.

That final difference can move the apparent time gap between Jiangsu and a foreign city during the year. Jiangsu has not changed; the other location may have altered its UTC offset.

Sunrise from Nanjing to the coast

Sunrise does not occur at one universal moment throughout Jiangsu. Eastern coastal locations generally see it earlier by the clock than places farther west on the same date. Differences in latitude and the changing seasons also affect dawn, sunset, and total daylight.

Summer brings longer days than winter, but official time remains fixed. For an early train connection, waterside walk, construction shift, or sunrise photograph, consult a city-specific daily value. A Nanjing calculation offers context but may not precisely match Nantong, Suzhou, or Xuzhou.

The listed astronomical sunrise assumes a defined horizon and solar position. Buildings, cloud, haze, and nearby landforms can change when direct sunlight is actually visible. This is why two observers using the same clock may report seeing the morning light at different moments.

Questions and answers
Does Suzhou have the same time as Nanjing?
Yes. Both cities use China Standard Time, along with the rest of Jiangsu.
What UTC offset applies in Jiangsu?
The province uses UTC+8 throughout the year.
Should I use Nanjing’s sunrise for all of Jiangsu?
No. Select the nearest city and the relevant date when an accurate sunrise time matters.

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